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Athlon XP 1800+ @ 1311MHz, Is It Underclocked? (And Is It Overheating?)

Asked by bloodrazor in Computer CPU Processors

Tags: underclocking

I have a computer with the following specs:
ASUS A7V333 Motherboard,
AMD Athlon XP 1800+ @ 1311MHz (~100MHzx13),
GeForce 3 Ti500 (64MB),
1x512MB PC3200 RAM (unbranded).
The case has a case fan on the back, blowing air out (The only one there is room for).

I have had this computer for around 3 years, and i recently decided to learn more about it. I installed Motherboard Monitor, and a few other information tools (like PC Wizard), and checked it all out.
I found my CPU idle temperature gets between 53-57c, and can reach 60-65c when at work (and that's with the side of the case off...)
I also found out the frequency it runs at: 1311MHz (~100MHz FSB with 13x multiplier).

I was under the impression that an Athlon XP 1800+ was to run @ 1733MHz (~133 FSB with 13x multiplier)?

In the BIOS, my CPU is set to Manual, with 100MHz FSB, and 13x multiplier, but if i see what other options i can get, there is also 1733MHz and a 1311MHz (which it already runs at) option. (I suppose these will set the FSB and multiplier automatically?)

Does this mean my PC is underclocked? Or do all older versions of this chip run at this speed?
If it is underclocked, how do i get it back to the settings it is meant for? (Bearing in mind the already, in my opinion (correct me if i'm wrong), fairly high temperatures).
Should i raise it manually in the BIOS, a few FSB MHz at a time, or just go straight to the 1733MHz option? Does this have a chance of damaging my CPU?
Do i need to do something else first, like change the heatsink and fan, or reapply the thermal paste? (Not that i'm confident doing this, but if it must be done...)

Thank you for your time and patience.

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Athlon XP 1800+ @ 1311MHz, Is It Underclocked? (And Is It Overheating?)

Asked by bloodrazor in Computer CPU Processors

Tags: underclocking

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